Oxfam Australia participated as one of the key humanitarian organizations organizing the 'Voices for Gaza' vigil on the lawns of Parliament House in Canberra. The event called for sanctions on Israel, suspension of military ties, and a push for immediate diplomatic pressure, reflecting a commitment to social justice and holding authorities accountable for policies seen as complicit in human rights abuses.

On 20 February 2025, following a significant data breach in January 2021 that compromised 1.7 million records, the Australian Privacy Commissioner accepted an enforceable undertaking from Oxfam Australia. The undertaking commits the organization to enhanced privacy practices, including limiting data retention to less than seven years, avoiding shared credentials, and implementing robust password security measures.

Following a data breach incident involving unauthorized access to its UAT database, Oxfam Australia has accepted an enforceable undertaking from the Australian Information Commissioner. The undertaking requires the organization to implement comprehensive cybersecurity and privacy reforms, including enhanced access controls, multi-factor authentication, stricter password management, and expanded privacy training for staff. These measures aim to protect supporter information and restore public trust.

Oxfam Australia’s CEO, Lyn Morgain, condemned the new Electoral Reform Bill, arguing it prevents charities from using untied donations for electoral advocacy, thereby restricting their ability to participate fully in democratic processes during elections.

Oxfam Australia expressed deep concern over the newly passed Electoral Reform Bill, which restricts charities from using untied or general donations for electoral advocacy. CEO Lyn Morgain emphasized the importance of maintaining the ability to provide independent policy analysis and advocate on critical issues during election campaigns, calling on lawmakers to allow charities full use of their income for electoral engagement.

Following a data breach in January 2021 that compromised up to 1.7 million records, Oxfam Australia accepted an enforceable undertaking on 20 December 2024. The undertaking outlines measures to improve data handling practices, including shorter retention periods, improved password controls, and staff training, while also contributing to an awareness campaign among not-for-profits regarding proactive privacy practices.

Oxfam shop and office workers initiated a 17-day strike over Christmas after rejecting a pay offer, marking the first such action in the charity's 81-year history. Workers, represented by Unite, protest declining real wages and poor labor practices, while union leaders criticize Oxfam for its internal policies, including asking volunteers to work during the strike.

Oxfam Australia launched a new report urging fashion brands to pay a living wage to garment workers in garment-producing countries. The report also introduced a company tracker to monitor brands' progress on implementing living wage practices.

Oxfam Australia has launched a sustained campaign advocating for improved workers' rights by pressuring major clothing brands to ensure transparency in their supply chains, commit to living wages, and support union formation and women's rights in the labor sector.